Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W650

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W650, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W650 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VII was revealed 7 years after the W650 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX100 VII scores against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII features external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VII versus the W650.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and W650.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.